Such incentives are no longer necessary; and knowledge
actually acquired, demands, in the future display,
merely accuracy and precision, as the guides to
further suceessi
The Sqciety is confirmed in its purpose, and assured
¡of its objects and of the means of attainment.1
Its travellers will not in future rush on with zealous
but unadvised curiosity; or hesitate as in the dark, and
on unfounded apprehensions; but, disciplined and
educated, proceed with a spirit corrected and confirmed
by knowledge and precaution, towards certain
purposes and ends.
An adventurer may yet fa il; but it is presumed the
adventure cannot, unless from failure of the funds and
resources of the Society; which, in this great and
opulent country, it would be a calumny on the generosity
and patriotism of its people, for one moment to
anticipate as possible.
Yet let it be remembered, that the extent of our undertakings
can only be commensurate with our means.
Expense and charge attend our present inquiries;
and even a more advantageous extension of our researches
apart, demands of much beyond what our
actual numbers and contributions can furnish, will be
necessary to ensure the effect of national advantage,,
and turn to public account the successful experiment
of an enlightened and patriotic, hut not numerous,
Association..
The Society cannot condescend to solicitation ; nor
is it necessary r it will suffice, that, emboldened by
success, they suggest to their countrymen, that, under
proper patronage, and with the means of extending
their researches, the conclusion will he of advantage, to-
Great Britain— to Africa— and to the World.
W. YOUNG,
S E C R E T A R Y TO TH E A F R IC A N SO C IE T Y .